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LINCOLN – A bill that would substantially alter the Livestock Brand Act will be heard in the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee on February 11. Introduced by Sen.

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I was so very blessed by the Open House for my 90th birthday that my dear family hosted for me on January 18. It was so special to see friend, family members, and acquaitnences at my Open House. I would like to thank everyone for the visits, flowers, cards, and gifts. May God Bless each one of you.

William Charles “Bill” Strackbein, age 55, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center, Grand Island, Nebraska surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 16th, 1969, in Kansas and then was adopted by Gerald C and Ruth (Urban) Strackbein. He is the Oldest of 3 children.

BEAVER CITY – The city council held their regular meeting on February 3, 2025, and conducted their business in under one hour. Immediately prior to the city council meeting, the planning commission met to discuss zoning issues.

More than 7,300 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

On January 25, 2025, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program celebrated its eighth successful year with an awards banquet that recognized the top achievers in farm management competitions across the state.

Tri Valley Medical Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for students in our area. High School seniors and students currently enrolled in college pursuing careers in the medical field and nursing programs are encouraged to apply.

At the Frontier County Spelling Bee held recently, nine Medicine Valley students qualified for the oral round! Zach T was the Champion and Zoe M was Runner-Up! Congrats to all of our spellers who represented Medicine Valley.